Model Details
Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive

56088
Years Released:
2003
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 56088
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: Class 56 (Type 5)

Designer: British Rail
Class Information: During the early 1970’s the need for more powerful dedicated heavy freight diesel-electric motive power led to the development of the Class 56 in order to haul the newly introduced Merry-Go-Round dedicated coal traffic. The Class 56 was to be the first newly designed diesel in 15-years and was first of the second generation diesels used by British Rail. The Class 56 was nick-named “Grids” due to the expanded metal mesh grille located at cab ends. More...
Weight: 126 tons
Purpose: Heavy Freight
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO

Model Information: Length - 254mm.
Models Produced: ---
Logo & Box Style:

2003
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Logo: EWS Logo
Logo Years: 1996 - 2007

Livery: EWS Maroon & Yellow

Livery Details: Maroon with yellow stripe.
Company Information: EWS is the largest British rail freight company, formed after the break-up of British Rail.
Model Ranking:
Current: 4012 - February 2021
Previous: 2875 - January 2021
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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2003 | R.2288C |
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Model Photos & Notes (0)
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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2003 | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.2288C Class 56 Diesel Electric Locomotive - 2003
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Hornby 00 gauge class 56 EWS Locomotive - Fixed Price
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Hornby Class 56 - EWS - ***BODY ONLY*** - Fixed Price
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HORNBY EWS R2075 Class 56 Locomotive 56058 Model Railway Train - Fixed Price
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Hornby R2075 OO Gauge EWS Class 56 No 56094 (RENUMBERED And Detailed At One End) - Fixed Price
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HORNBY R2288A EWS CLASS 56 CO-CO DIESEL ELECTRIC 56059 EXCELLENT BOXED - Store Inventory
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